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Term 4 - Week 6 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 1 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Year 12 HSC Examinations The Higher School Certificate has officially come to conclusion this year and some of our Year 12 students have successfully gained Early Entry offers to University. Other students have sought fulltime work and some others are considering alternative options. We will share a more comprehensive report on the results in our first newsletter in 2020 and our annual School Report schedule for release at the beginning of Term 2 next year. At the end of this week, we will participate in our final Year 12 school event ‘Year 12 Graduation Dinner’; major awards will be presented to students with portfolios highlighting the successful completion of their secondary education. Wellness Hub Parent survey Our school is currently engaging with researchers from the NSW Department of Education Learning and Wellbeing Directorate. They are tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of our Wellness Hub and its impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes. The external team acknowledge that we are by far the most progressive Wellness Hub in the state and many other schools look to us to establish similar assets and resources in other schools. We invite parent feedback to be part of the quality data collection. On page seven of this newsletter, you will find a QR code to access a parent survey. You can scan this with your mobile phone or other digital device and it will take you to the survey; it will take about less than ten minutes to fill out but will provide an invaluable insight into your views on the effectiveness of the Wellness Hub. You have until 13/12/19 to complete the survey. Lions Club Youth of the Year (YOTY) 2019 This year we saw students from independent schools, catholic schools and other government schools compete for the prestigious YOTY. Competitors were required to engage in presenting a written application, an interview, deliver two impromptu speeches and one prepared speech. This year I am delighted our very own Tom Boyd in Year 11 took out the honours this year. Congratulations Tom, this is a well-deserved win! His prize includes $350 and entry into the Zone competition. Forbes Community White Ribbon March A third of our students marched at this community event raising awareness against violence against woman and indeed more broadly domestic violence. I was very proud to see our significant contribution to this event that included Bridie Hughes and Emily Malloy deliver acknowledgement of country. Billie-Jo Crisp, Sarah Nightingale were on vocals and Kirby Maslin played guitar for the entertainment. The event host, Kaidyn Haynes a former graduate of Forbes High, finishing Year 12 in 2018 proves to be himself a great advocate to stop violence against woman. It was a marvellous community event displaying our student leaders to the wider community. Movember Games Movember is an annual event for our school involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November for the purpose to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The school and SRC support this charity and a highlight of this awareness program is in the final week of November in which traditionally Year 11 students challenge the staff in a series of games during lunch in Week 7. This year may be the first year in which the Year 11 students may take out the challenge with victory since the inaugural event in 2009. Today is the decider. School Disco Our final disco of the year was a sensational success with record numbers of students attending. SRC set the theme to raise money for Movember. The students that attended displayed our school values with pride. This event creates the opportunity for students to socialise and build positive relationships with both staff and students. Student Safety Student and staff safety is a priority. In light of our recent dust storms, we have closed open areas at recess and lunch and opened the hall and library for students to have a safe haven during these irritable times. Students with a respiratory health issue should use the library or hall on these days. Forbes High School Newsletter 18 Wyndham Avenue, Forbes NSW 2871 T (02) 68522666 F (02) 68511071 E [email protected] Term 4 - Week 6 Friday 22 November, 2019 Inside League Tag pg2 Mathematics pg2 P& C News pg2 School Uniform Pool pg2 Year 11 Excursion pg3 School Values Weekly Awards pg3 Facebook pg3 Student Profile s pg4 School Website pg4 Student Leaders pg5 Canteen News pg5 Forbes Leos pg5 Ben Hall Shield pg6 Year 11 English Enrichment Day pg7 Remembrance Day pg7 Wellness Hub Survey pg7 LEEP pg8 Wellness Hub pg8 Sponsors pg8 What’s On pg9 Love Bites pg10 Community News pg10 Community News pg11
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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Year 12 HSC Examinations The Higher School Certificate has officially come to conclusion this year and some of our Year 12 students have successfully gained Early Entry offers to University. Other students have sought fulltime work and some others are considering alternative options. We will share a more comprehensive report on the results in our first newsletter in 2020 and our annual School Report schedule for release at the beginning of Term 2 next year. At the end of this week, we will participate in our final Year 12 school event ‘Year 12 Graduation Dinner’; major awards will be presented to students with portfolios highlighting the successful completion of their secondary education. Wellness Hub Parent survey Our school is currently engaging with researchers from the NSW Department of Education Learning and Wellbeing Directorate. They are tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of our Wellness Hub and its impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes. The external team acknowledge that we are by far the most progressive Wellness Hub in the state and many other schools look to us to establish similar assets and resources in other schools. We invite parent feedback to be part of the quality data collection. On page seven of this newsletter, you will find a QR code to access a parent survey. You can scan this with your mobile phone or other digital device and it will take you to the survey; it will take about less than ten minutes to fill out but will provide an invaluable insight into your views on the effectiveness of the Wellness Hub. You have until 13/12/19 to complete the survey. Lions Club Youth of the Year (YOTY) 2019 This year we saw students from independent schools, catholic schools and other government schools compete for the prestigious YOTY. Competitors were required to engage in presenting a written application, an interview, deliver two impromptu speeches and one prepared speech. This year I am delighted our very own Tom Boyd in Year 11 took out the honours this year. Congratulations Tom, this is a well-deserved win! His prize includes $350 and entry into the Zone competition. Forbes Community White Ribbon March A third of our students marched at this community event raising awareness against violence against woman and indeed more broadly domestic violence. I was very proud to see our significant contribution to this event that included Bridie Hughes and Emily Malloy deliver acknowledgement of country. Billie-Jo Crisp, Sarah Nightingale were on vocals and Kirby Maslin played guitar for the entertainment. The event host, Kaidyn Haynes a former graduate of Forbes High, finishing Year 12 in 2018 proves to be himself a great advocate to stop violence against woman. It was a marvellous community event displaying our student leaders to the wider community. Movember Games Movember is an annual event for our school involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November for the purpose to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The school and SRC support this charity and a highlight of this awareness program is in the final week of November in which traditionally Year 11 students challenge the staff in a series of games during lunch in Week 7. This year may be the first year in which the Year 11 students may take out the challenge with victory since the inaugural event in 2009. Today is the decider. School Disco Our final disco of the year was a sensational success with record numbers of students attending. SRC set the theme to raise money for Movember. The students that attended displayed our school values with pride. This event creates the opportunity for students to socialise and build positive relationships with both staff and students. Student Safety Student and staff safety is a priority. In light of our recent dust storms, we have closed open areas at recess and lunch and opened the hall and library for students to have a safe haven during these irritable times. Students with a respiratory health issue should use the library or hall on these days.
Forbes High School Newsletter
18 Wyndham Avenue, Forbes NSW 2871 T (02) 68522666 F (02) 68511071 E [email protected]
Term 4 - Week 6 Friday 22 November, 2019
Inside League Tag pg2 Mathematics pg2
P& C News pg2
School Uniform Pool pg2 Year 11 Excursion pg3
School Values Weekly
Awards pg3
Facebook pg3
Student Profile s pg4
School Website pg4
Student Leaders pg5
Canteen News pg5
Forbes Leos pg5
Ben Hall Shield pg6
Year 11 English Enrichment Day pg7
Remembrance Day pg7
Wellness Hub Survey pg7
LEEP pg8
Wellness Hub pg8
Sponsors pg8
What’s On pg9
Love Bites pg10
Community News pg10
Community News pg11
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LEAGUE TAG
At the end of Term 3 the Under 16’s league tag teams travelled to Canowindra, to play in the Gala Day.
Forbes High had two teams competing. Team One was undefeated in the first three games, going down to Condobolin in the semi-finals. Team Two came away with one win and two losses.
Four junior boys were lucky enough to participate in the day, to build their refereeing skills. They refereed the Under 12’s games.
Thanks to Mr Bainbridge for driving the bus and Miss Stewart for coaching and supporting the girl’s teams.
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MATHEMATICS FACULTY
Spike reminds students to be: Responsible, Respectful, Honest and Doing their best. HOW?
ALL students bringing the following equipment to every lesson:
Black/blue and red pens
Ruler and pencil
Maths book
Calculator (NESA approved) – PURCHASE FROM FRONT OFFICE FOR $25.
Free engraving in the Maths Staffroom.
Completing Semester 2 examinations in class for Years 7 – 10 in Weeks 5 & 6.
Having a go in class.
If a mistake is made, try again!
Reading class notes at home can help!
HALLOWEEN RIDDLE: There are 13 animals in the house. They are all cats and bats. If there are 3 more cats than bats, how many of each are there? ANSWER TO LAST NEWSLETTER RIDDLE: No time, the wall is already built. There is no need to build it again.
P&C NEWS The next General Meeting of the P&C will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club commencing at 6pm. We will be celebrating with our annual Christmas party, as well as conducting our regular meeting. All welcome and please bring a friend. This is a great way to get involved in your child’s education!
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SCHOOL UNIFORM CLOTHING POOL If you have any unwanted school uniform articles lease drop them into the schools administration office so that they can be added to the school clothing pool. If you require items please contact the school office to help assist you.
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YEAR 11 END OF YEAR EXCURSION
Year 11 ventured to Canberra to celebrate their successful completion of the first stage of their senior schooling. They visited; The Australian War Memorial, Floriade and The Australian National Museum. They completed an escape room, which required them to harness their team work skills in a high pressure timed environment.
Thanks to Paul for driving us, and Mr Pike and Ms Jackson for supervising.
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SCHOOL VALUES WEEKLY AWARDS-TERM 3 WEEK 9 & 10 – TERM 4 WEEK 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Congratulations to the following students: Finn Berry x 3, Austen Brown, Oscar Browne, Kara Bray, Ruby Staines x 2, Chloe Kemp, Angela Emery, Connor Greenhalgh, Jessica Croucher x 3, Ebony O’Malley, Emma Hereford, Matthew Reynolds, Evan Walker, Dustin Bond, Harry Scott, Ally Walsh, Zayne Merritt, Sarah-Jane Sullivan, Grace Barbary x 2, Ella Greenhalgh, Derek Pymont, Ty Jones, William Cox, Ethan Smith, Ethan Graham, Blake Berry, Bridie Herron, Corey McMahon, Whitney Duffy & Melody Osborne on receiving recognition during the last three weeks for consistently displaying our school values of being Responsible, Respectful, Honest and Doing Your Best. Well done everyone!
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STUDENT PROFILE Name: Darcy Langham School: Forbes High School Year: 8 Age & Birthday: 14yrs old & 30th July Star sign: Leo Do you have any nicknames? Darc Do you have any brothers or sisters? Yes – two sisters & three brothers What is your favourite past time? Riding my scooter Do you play any sports? What? No – not this year What is your favourite food? Lasagne What do you want to do when you leave school? Diesel Mechanic Who is your idol? My Dad What are three things you can’t do without? WiFi, Friends & Water
STUDENT PROFILE Name: Bella King School: Forbes High School Year: 9 Age & Birthday: 14yrs old &16th December Star sign: Sagittarius Do you have any nicknames? Boo and Bella boo bear Do you have any brothers or sisters? Yes, I have an older sister and a younger sister. What is your favourite past time? Reading, acting and singing. Do you play any sports? What? What is sport? What is your favourite food? My Nan’s potato bake. What do you want to do when you leave school? Something to do with the Performing Arts. Who is your idol? Natalie Bassingwaighte What are three things you can’t do without? Drama, Harry Potter and Disney
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FORBES HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE The school website is constantly being updated with new photos, calendar dates and information. Visit www.forbes-h.schools.nsw.edu.au to find photos and information about our wonderful school.
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STUDENT LEADERS 2020
It is with pleasure, we would like to introduce our Student Leadership Team for 2020. Our Captains are Jack and Amy and Connor and Kaitlin are our Vice-Captains. We are looking forward to a productive and enriching year in 2020.
CANTEEN NEWS – MENU CHANGES
Our Canteen is currently making changes to align with the Premiers Direction “Healthy School Canteen Strategy” to be adopted and implemented by all Public School canteens by the end of the year.
Check out this yummy grilled chicken salad pack available at our school canteen. These salads are made fresh by our wonderful canteen ladies and are available everyday for only $6.50. Lunch can also be ordered before school and at recess. Stay tuned for new menu items launching throughout the term.
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FORBES LEO’S
Thirteen of our amazing student volunteers were officially inducted at the official charter of the Forbes and District Leo’s Club by Lions Club President, Graham Williams and Lions District Governor, Peter Bright. The Leo’s program involves students stepping up and showing their leadership skills both around the school and in the wider community. As part of the Leo’s initiative, our student also volunteer at different events throughout the community. What an excellent opportunity.
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BEN HALL SHIELD The annual competition between FHS and Blayney High School was on the 6th of November and boy was the competition fierce! Competing across four different sports, with almost equal number of wins to both schools, Forbes eventually came away as victors in the 2019 Ben Hall Shield! School spirit and good sportsmanship were evident throughout the whole day. Well done to all students involved on the day.
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Year 11 ENGLISH ENRICHMENT Year 11 students recently attended writing workshops conducted by Peita from Clever Cookie Academy. The two sessions provided the students with a range of skills that will be invaluable in their HSC studies.
REMEMBERANCE DAY On the 101st Remembrance Day, we held a whole school service to commemorate and pay our respects to all armed service personnel. The School Captains also represented Forbes High School at the Forbes service.
WELLNESS HUB SURVEY
LEEP LEEP students had a fun filled last day of LEEP recently, participating in a multitude of hands on activities including playdough circuitry, cooking delicious delicacies and creating their own personalised herb boxes.
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THANK YOU Forbes High School would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of our student programs from Woolworths Supermarket, William Rubensohn Foundation, Forbes Rotary, Forbes Neighbourhood Watch, North Parkes Mine CMOC and Evolution Mining Cowal. Without these partners many programs at Forbes High would not be able to run.
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LOVE BITES
Forbes High School welcomed our local police, Forbes Shire Council and other partners to our great school to deliver the ‘Love Bites’ program to our Year 9 students. Together, with staff, the program builds knowledge and awareness about domestic violence and respectful relationships.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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